Maintenance & Adjustment; Maintenance Schedule - Cub Cadet RZT50 Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments

Maintenance Schedule

Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover
Clean Hood/Dash Louvers
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts
Clean and Re-oil Air Filter's Foam Precleaner
Replace Air Filter Element
Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter
Clean Battery Terminals
Lube Front Pivot Axle and Caster Axles
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Lube Front Deck Wheels
Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap
Replace Fuel Filter
Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Kawasaki Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance
intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions.
Before Every
Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours
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Changing the Engine Oil
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
1. Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The
oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities.
Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
2. Locate the oil drain port on the right side of the engine.
Every Every Every
50 Hours 100 Hours
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WARNING!
If the engine has been recently run, the
engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will
be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise
caution to avoid burns.
6
Prior
to Storing
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